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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.66, 3,594.99 and 1,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.66, 3,594.99 and 1,010.28 is: 1,514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.66 : 3,594.99 = 1,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.66/3,594.99 = 1,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.66x = 3,594.99 × 1,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.66x = 3,631,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,946.50/2,397.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.79

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